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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has unveiled 18 new stations across the 16 local government areas of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the spokesperson of the command, ASC 1 Ayoola Micheal Shola on behalf of the State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Muhammed.
The newly created Area Commands are; AREA I, (LAFIAGI), AREA J, (OKE-OYI), AREA K, (AGBABIAKA), AREA L, (PATIGI) AREA M, (KAIAMA), AREA N, (SHARE) AREA O, (ILLE-MONA).
While divisions are: ALAGBADO DIVISION JEBBA DIVISION, KPADA DIVISION, ILUPEJU DIVISION, SHONGA DIVISION, TSARAGI DIVISION, ORO DIVISION, BACITA DIVISION, LADE DIVISION, AGBABIAKA DIVISION and AMAYO DIVISION.
The statement added that the creation of the new Area Commands and Divisions was with the approval of the Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi.
He added that the development was part of the NSCDC’s ongoing efforts to fulfil its core mandates and statutory responsibilities to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery across the state.
“These development complements the existing Area Commands and Divisions, reinforcing the Corps’ commitment to strengthening its presence within communities and fostering collaboration in the fight against criminality in all its forms.
“The new Area Commands and Divisions have commenced operations, and I encourage the public to cooperate with the personnel in these offices as we work to eliminate criminal elements from our communities.”
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